Emergency Support Function 15

Through a designation in St. Lucie County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the Department of Community Services is the primary agency for coordinating volunteers and donations during times of disaster under the Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF 15).

The purpose of this Emergency Support Function is to provide a central point for the coordination of information and activities of voluntary agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and private industry responding in times of disaster as well as the effective utilization of spontaneous volunteers and donated goods. Volunteers and donations have become vital to effective disaster responses and recovery.

You Can Help in Times of Disaster by registering in advance to help in times of disaster:

Find out what training is available in your area, enroll and become affiliated with an experienced disaster relief organization. There are numerous organizations that can provide training and volunteer opportunities to residents interested in helping during times of disaster and the recovery that follows. Learn more about how you can assist St. Lucie County better prepare for disaster!

Along with our partner organizations and countless volunteers, St. Lucie County Community Services helps Floridians pick up the pieces when disaster strikes. Please contact us today at 772-462-1777 to find out ways to join us in our continued preparedness initiative making a stronger St. Lucie County, a stronger Florida! Coordination with a relief organization is essential to ensure that the right goods in the right amounts are collected, and that transportation, warehousing and distribution will go smoothly.

When Making Donations Financial contributions are preferred:

Cash donations help to avoid the labor and expense of sorting, packing, transporting and distributing donated goods. Visit the SAFER St. Lucie page to make credit card donations.